Landlords & Property Managers

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Here’s the deal

Landlords, property managers, and condo/homeowner associations—and all those who arrange solid waste collection for multiple units—are required by law to:

Provide instructions on proper waste management (including mandatory recyclables, special wastes, unregulated hazardous waste, and compostables) to new occupants—and to all residents at least once per year.

Collect recycling (or provide for collection) at least once a month if collection costs for trash are included in the occupants’ rent or fees.

Provide an equal number of containers for mandatory recyclables if you provide trash containers available to the general public (excluding bathrooms).

The recycling and trash containers must be placed as close to each other as possible to provide equally convenient access, and properly labelled with decals provided by CSWD.

Recycling containers should be medium or royal blue, and trash containers can NOT be royal or medium blue.

How CSWD can help

Free posters, bins & more

CSWD produces a number of materials – posters, stickers, brochures, recycling bins and food scrap collection bins – that help residents & businesses to make responsible decisions about the resources that they use. All of these items are available to Chittenden County residents at no charge. Fill out the Resource Request Form and we’ll contact you to arrange for delivery or pickup, depending on the items requested.

Technical assistance

Free site visit from CSWD staff to assess current waste management set-up; suggest adjustments/signage as needed to increase effectiveness of collection programs.

Contact the Community Outreach Coordinator to set up a presentation or site visit. See contact information at the top of the page.

Grants

Recycling & Composting Container Grants

As of July 1, 2015, all publicly owned spaces must provide a recycling receptacle next to every trash receptacle (except in bathrooms). This requirement extends to private businesses and spaces in Chittenden County on July 1, 2016. CSWD makes Recycling and Composting Container Grants available to increase recycling & reduce food waste, and to help CSWD members comply with their legal responsibilities.

The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) is a municipality created by the State of Vermont to manage the solid waste generated within Chittenden County. CSWD's mission is to reduce and manage the solid waste generated within Chittenden County in an environmentally sound, efficient, effective and economical manner. Our vision is for our community to fully participate in minimizing disposal and maximizing reuse and recycling.